Garmin talk

Hello I am new on this forum and hope you can help me.

Is it possible to create new groups of poi s on my Garmins ?

Are numbers allowed in a POI .gpi file name as long as I don't use the "@" character (i.e., "POI 7-29-12"). I want to put a date tag but want to be sure the Garmin doesn't use numbers without the "@" character in the file name for some other purpose like set proximity alerts.

Nuvi 660 Presently has latest Map Update.

Presently have 150Mb free...

I wanted to ask about files that can be deleted to save space... In preparation for the next Map Update...

I want to know how i can delete some files from my nuvi 1490 so that I can get more space for new maps.

I am trying to create a route using my nuvi 3590LMT. I must be doing something wrong. I can't seem to do it. Does anyone out there has every done it, if so, can you give me some instructions on how it is done.

Leaving my home for the next city south, Garmin always tells me to take a secondary route. But, since the motherboard between my ears take priority, I go north for 4 miles and hit the Interstate. About 1/2 mile past the turnoff for that secondary route, Garmin recalcs and gives me the interstate option. Every time.

Howdy Forum Master,members and asociates.

I glance at nuvi models from time to time, and on the 2455lmt, you get a whopping $1.80 discount off the list price online.

It seems like items in general are going way up in price. Ex., upgrade your cell and pay an upgrade fee, a steep price, plus a higher priced plan.

Is our paradigm starting to shift, where we used to expect that if we wait, things get cheaper, and better?

Using poi loader, loaded national parks on my sd 8g card. go to extras on my 2460 and they are there. Scroll down the list and only about 50 of 357 are there (from my home location (MD). I know the file is there but why is it only showing so few? I have the lastest poi loader.
Thanks

Frustrated.... I'm thinking it's a FAT32 vs. NTFS issue...

I simply cannot backup my Garmin 660 to my W7 Laptop...

I select all and copy... go to 660 backup directory and select paste.. and it sits and stares at me...

If I attempt to copy by directory, some do, some will not copy... Hidden files are set to be seen...

I've been trying this for past year now, off and on..

Hello, I'm using MacBook Pro, installed Garmin Lifetime map updater and POI loader. My question is this, do I have to plug in my nuvi 3490 every time i check for map updates, or does Garmin Lifetime apps checks that automatically (without gps plugged in) and how often garmin releases new map updates?

I recently bought a NUVI 3590. I have installed the reststop POI, and will add more POI's soon. I am a little confused though. Can I add another POI or two by just uploading each separately, or do I need to put all the POI's in a folder and install all at the same time?

Thanks for some clarity.

I own (and have owned) a lot of navigators over the years - only the current ones (and not even all of them) I have on hand are listed in my signature.

I recenlty bought a nuvi 50LM that I like very much, but I see there is only 1.76 GB of total space.

After installing the custom POIs there was only 137 MB of space left. I deleted a bunch of voices, help files and auto icons and it bumped up to 185 MB. I can delete a bit more buy I doubt it'll go much over 200 MB.

With lots of new members now on board I thought I would re-post this easy method for TourGuide.I got the information from the post listed and all the credit goes to Hornbyp for the information.

Outline for TourGuide alerts using express mode with csv files.
1.Tour Guides are not speed-related.
2.Minimum distance is ¼ mile the maximum is 1.25miles.
3.25 =1/4 mile and 124=1.25 miles.

Is it safe to say that the only way to change the address of a favorite once saved is to delete it and start over? After much searching, that is the conclusion with which I am left. Is there any other way anyone knows? Thanks.

I just switched from years of Magellan to a Garmin 2555 GPS. My biggest concern is the Garmin does not sound a beep at the exact moment that I should execute a turn. I thought that this was a great feature in the Magellan. Does anyone know of a way to make the Garmin do this???

Forgive me if this has been addressed before but I am about to leave for a road trip and my wife is telling me we are late so I don't have time to search.

I have not used the 350 for about 8-9 months. I pluged it in to the wall charger and instead of going into charging mode it showed as connected to the computer, however it did take a charge.

OK, I've had my Garmin Nuvi 1490LMT for over 2 weeks now and I've driven around my neighborhood a few times now testing POI Factory's Red Light & Speed Alerts. I've noticed a few red light cameras had been physically removed yet POI Factory indicates they're still there.

Recently it will put a destination and time in the green bar on top when I start the car and it turns on. I have no destination set. It most frequently will say " Home 5 min" or once "VIllage Inn 6 min" . I haven't told it to do anything. Am I missing a setting someplace?